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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

RAF joins U.S. and Norway for Arctic island operation under Operation Atlantic City

The Royal Air Force took part in a demonstration on a remote Arctic island alongside U.S. and Norwegian forces in Operation Atlantic City. The activity highlights allied operational cooperation in the region, though the available reporting does not provide further details on the forces, objectives or outcome.

2026-09-06T20:06:05.156585-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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Reuters

US carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after respite visit

By Reuters: The U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln left Thailand on Sunday after a five-day port visit, ​ending a respite from an extended deployment ‌that included operations in the Middle East, the U.S.

Also: Economic Times, CNA, The Independent, al-monitor.com and The Independent
2026-09-06T01:35:05.639100-07:00
Event   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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Reuters

Greek F-4 crashes during air show near Athens, two pilots dead, sources say

By Reuters: A Greek two-seat F-4 Phantom fighter ‌jet crashed on Saturday during an air show at Tanagra air base north of Athens, killing the pilots, two ​officials told Reuters.

Also: The Aviationist, AeroTime, Associated Press, aviationnews.eu, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent, Euronews, CNA and 4 more
2026-09-05T05:35:18.517044-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Wall Street Journal • Shelby Holliday

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Ships After Missiles Fired at American Aircraft Carrier

By Wall Street Journal: military said it struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two Navy warships, including an aircraft carrier, as the fight to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies.

Also: Stars and Stripes, ANI News Agency, The Independent, Fortune, ANI News Agency and maritime-executive.com
2026-09-05T08:20:56.389411-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force to start work on next GPS ground system after OCX failure

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is starting work on a new ground control architecture for its future GPS constellation, applying lessons from the $6.27 billion OCX program that the Pentagon canceled earlier this year after 15 years of development.

2026-09-05T17:05:54.494486-07:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing   Boeing 747  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

How a 747-8 manufacturing flaw complicated the new Air Force One conversion

By Air Data News: The two Boeing 747-8s being converted into the next US presidential aircraft have required extensive structural repairs because of a manufacturing problem affecting the type, adding more work to a VC-25B program already delayed by several years.

Also: Simple Flying
2026-09-04T23:52:54.736045-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Defense Scoop • Mikayla Easley

Air Force moves to accelerate effort to replace MQ-9 Reaper after combat losses in Iran war

By Defense Scoop: The loss of dozens of MQ-9A Reapers during Operation Epic Fury has prompted the Air Force to rethink its plans to replace the drone, with officials now looking to field a cheaper successor in large numbers much more quickly.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com, AirForceTimes and Military Times
2026-09-04T08:05:52.219075-07:00